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ML05 XHS

2005 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

29,058 mi
Last recorded29,058 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 XHS
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 29,058 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 28,443 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 27,801 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 27,242 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 26,497 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 25,990 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 25,444 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 24,398 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 23,831 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 23,111 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 21,928 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 21,117 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 19,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 18,688 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,418 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 15,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 15,913 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 14,094 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 12,438 miles

How Reliable is the Honda S2000?

Based on 158,239 MOT tests across 9,783 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
2,748
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
9,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,528
brake binding 1,715
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,547
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,521
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,386
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ML05 XHS is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 53,119 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda S2000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,528 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML05 XHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda S2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Honda S2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML05 XHS registered?

ML05 XHS is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is ML05 XHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML05 XHS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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